Russian Soldier Opens Fire on Colleagues, 8 Dead

A soldier in a military unit in the village of Gorny, Russia's Transbaikal region, opened fire on fellow servicemen, reports Meduza.io, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Currently, 8 fatalities have been confirmed, with additional injuries reported among the soldiers. The shooter was on duty at a post during the incident.

A delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Defense has arrived at the military base. It is noted that the soldier acted out of personal motives and was in a nervous state at the time of the incident. He has been detained.

All the victims were contract soldiers. The shooter had been serving at the base for only four months, and personal details about him have not been released. Reports indicate that he fired with considerable accuracy, striking the heads of his fellow servicemen and firing additional shots at the injured.